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COVID-19 and Coping with Grief
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world as we know it and we are experiencing a sense of grief collectively and individually. There...
Matt McCoy
May 22, 20204 min read
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Validating the Emotional Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown
Millions of people around the world are experiencing some form of societal “lockdown” or “quarantine” to flatten the curve of COVID-19....
Matt McCoy
May 4, 20203 min read
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5 Unexpected Positive Effects of the COVID-19 Lockdown
As a mental health clinician I spend a lot of time listening to people. I listen to people talk about their stories, their fears, their...
Matt McCoy
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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15 Mental Health Tips for COVID-19 Self-Isolation
People across the world are learning to adjust to a new way of life as we implement physical distancing to "flatten the curve" of...
Matt McCoy
Mar 30, 20204 min read
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Counselling
1. Why do people go to counselling and how can it help? There are many, many reasons that people choose to go to counselling, but here...
Matt McCoy
Feb 22, 20204 min read
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Men in Counselling
“Be a man,” “boys don’t cry,” “man up.” The messages men receive from family, friends, and society tell us that the “ideal man” is in...
Matt McCoy
Dec 11, 20192 min read
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Developing Self-Acceptance
The ability to accept ourselves exactly as we are, good and bad, directly effects our self-esteem and overall happiness. Some people tend...
Matt McCoy
Oct 29, 20192 min read
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Give Yourself a Self-Care Checkup
Self-care is any action you take that you find nourishing to your mind, body, or soul. Having an established self care routine helps...
Matt McCoy
Oct 18, 20192 min read
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